Government of Canada Standing Offer

Ranked #1 Nationally for Web Accessibility Testing, PDF Remediation, and Document Accessibility Services

Accessibility Partners is the #1 nationally ranked supplier under Government of Canada Standing Offer , covering web accessibility testing, PDF/UA document remediation, and non-PDF document accessibility services. Issued June 18, 2025, this Standing Offer enables federal departments across all regions to procure accessibility services through streamlined call-ups with pre-approved scopes, pricing, and contractual terms.

Our testing methods, documentation standards, and quality controls have been evaluated and approved by federal procurement and accessibility specialists. Deliverables are structured for compliance reporting, procurement review, and audit defensibility within Government of Canada frameworks.

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Services Available Under Our Government Standing Offer​

We deliver a full range of accessibility testing and compliance support services, including

Web Accessibility Testing

WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA conformance audits for federal websites, web applications, intranets, and digital platforms. Testing combines automated scanning with manual evaluation using JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver across desktop and mobile environments. Reports include risk-based prioritization and developer-ready remediation guidance structured for internal government review processes.

PDF Remediation and Document Accessibility

Full PDF/UA-1 compliant tagging, structure, and reading order remediation for federal publications, forms, reports, and bilingual documents. Our workflows handle English and French remediation in parallel, reducing turnaround compared to sequential processing. All remediated documents are validated using PAC 3 and tested with assistive technology before delivery.

We also remediate non-PDF documents including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and InDesign files, and develop accessible templates and document workflows that reduce ongoing remediation effort across departments.

VPAT and Accessibility Conformance Reports

Preparation of VPAT 2.5 and Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACR) for software products and vendor submissions, aligned with Section 508, WCAG 2.1, and CAN/ASC EN 301 549 requirements. Reports are formatted for federal procurement evaluation and structured to meet the review criteria used by Government of Canada purchasing authorities.

Advisory and Compliance Consulting

Support for federal accessibility governance frameworks, multi-year accessibility plans under the Accessible Canada Act, and compliance with the December 2025 ACA regulatory amendments requiring conformance to CAN/ASC EN 301 549 for web pages, mobile applications, and digital documents. We assist departments in developing procurement accessibility documentation, accessibility statements, and program readiness assessments.

Accessibility Training

Role-based training for federal staff covering WCAG 2.1 compliance, document accessibility, inclusive UX and design, developer accessibility practices, and accessible communications. Training is delivered virtually or on-site, with modules tailored to specific job functions and Government of Canada communications standards.

Why Federal Teams Choose Accessibility Partners

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#1 National Ranking Under Standing Offer

Ranked first nationally for Remote/Virtual Access covering web, PDF, and non-PDF accessibility testing. This ranking reflects evaluated expertise validated through federal procurement assessment, not self-reported claims.
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Departments We Have Supported

Our federal delivery history includes engagements with PWGSC, Canada Post, ESDC, Veterans Affairs Canada, Elections Canada, and other federal organizations. Each engagement has been delivered under Standing Offer terms with full compliance documentation.
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CAN/ASC EN 301 549 Alignment

Our testing methodology already aligns with CAN/ASC EN 301 549, the national ICT accessibility standard adopted in May 2024 and now mandated under the December 2025 ACA regulatory amendments. Departments engaging us are positioned for compliance with Phase 1 digital accessibility requirements from day one.
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Security-Cleared Team

Team members carry Government of Canada Reliability Status clearances. We follow secure document handling protocols for Protected B materials, including encrypted file transfer, restricted access controls, and secure disposal upon engagement completion.
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Bilingual Delivery (EN/FR)

End-to-end English and French workflows aligned with federal Official Languages requirements. We test both language versions independently rather than treating French as a mirror of English, catching language-specific accessibility issues that parallel testing often misses.
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Compliance-Ready Deliverables

Every report is structured for internal government review processes. Deliverables are detailed, defensible, and formatted for developers, project managers, legal teams, and procurement officers. Outputs align with Government of Canada validation practices and audit expectations.
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Why This Matters for Government & Public Sector Teams?

Unmatched Quality & Compliance

Our methodology meets and exceeds federal-level expectations for WCAG 2.2, AODA, ACA, and Section 508.

Procurement Confidence

Federal teams can issue call-ups under our Standing Offer with assurance that deliverables have already been evaluated and approved by federal procurement and accessibility specialists.

Nationwide Coverage

We are approved across all regions: NCR: Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic, Western, Pacific.

Consistent Results

Our ranking reflects years of delivering accurate, reliable, and defensible accessibility findings for federal departments and public-sector organizations.

How to Engage Us

Federal departments can request our services through

Standing Offer Call-Up Process

Federal departments can issue call-ups under Standing Offer using pre-approved scopes and pricing. Most engagements are initiated within a few business days of an executed call-up, with discovery beginning in the first week depending on security requirements and document availability.

We provide:

  • Pre-call-up scoping consultations to confirm requirements
  • Call-up templates and pricing tables aligned with Standing Offer terms
  • Defined timelines and milestone-based deliverable structures
  • Mobilization within 5 business days of executed call-up

Multi-Phase and Large-Volume Engagements

Many federal clients structure engagements in phases, for example an initial audit followed by remediation support and then validation testing. We regularly scope multi-phase work under a single call-up with defined milestones at each stage. For sustained accessibility needs, we establish service bundles, monthly document intake workflows, and fixed-rate remediation packages.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a Government of Canada procurement instrument for accessibility conformance testing services, covering web accessibility testing (WCAG 2.1), PDF/UA document remediation, and non-PDF document accessibility services. Accessibility Partners is ranked #1 nationally under this Standing Offer across all federal regions.

Most departments can initiate a call-up within a few business days using pre-approved scopes and pricing. We typically begin discovery within the first week of an executed call-up, depending on security requirements and document availability.

Yes. Standing Offer provides coverage across all six federal procurement regions: NCR, Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Western, and Pacific. Our team delivers remotely to all regions, with on-site capacity for NCR and Ontario.

The Phase 1 regulatory amendments require federally regulated entities to conform to CAN/ASC EN 301 549 for web pages, web applications, mobile applications, and digital documents. Our testing methodology already aligns with this standard. Departments engaging us are positioned for compliance with these new requirements.

Yes. We regularly scope multi-phase work under a single procurement instrument, for example combining an initial audit phase with remediation support and validation testing, each with defined milestones and deliverables.

Our team members carry Government of Canada Reliability Status clearances. We follow secure document handling protocols including encrypted file transfer, restricted access controls, and secure disposal upon engagement completion. Specific security requirements are confirmed during the call-up process.

Each report includes a detailed conformance assessment against WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA success criteria, risk-based prioritization of findings, a structured remediation roadmap, assistive technology test results, and executive summary. Reports are formatted for internal government review and procurement documentation requirements.

Yes. We test and remediate both English and French versions independently, ensuring each language meets conformance requirements. Our parallel bilingual workflows reduce turnaround compared to sequential English-then-French approaches.